Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

#2. Can antibiotics be used to treat norovirus infections?

No

Yes

#3. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery

Pulmonary vein

Aorta

#4. What is the normal blood pressure in millimeters of mercury pressure (mmHg) for an average adult?

120/80mmHg

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

#5. Which particles can be used to treat cancer?

Both electrons and protons

Electrons

Protons

#6. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Monocyte

Basophil

Macrophage

#7. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

#8. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken liver

Chicken leg

Chicken breast

#9. What measurement is commonly used to monitor people with asthma?

VC (Vital Capacity)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

#10. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

12 to 16 respirations per minute

7 to 12 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

#11. How many bacteria are in your gut?

<1000

100 trillion

1 million

#12. In terms of Radiation Safety, define the ALARA principle

As Long As Radiation Applies

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

#13. How many staff in the NHS work in healthcare science?

50 000

18 000

1 000

#14. What is the normal range for the heart rate if an adult is at rest?

45 to 60 beats per minute

100 to 120 beats per minute

60 to 100 beats per minute

#15. What is the most important property of the materials used in a finger implant?

It must be flexible

It must be absorbent

It must be strong

#16. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

Drowsiness

None

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

#17. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

20%

1%

4%

#18. What might your GP prescribe you to treat an infection that is caused by bacteria?

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

Antibiotic

#19. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

20

80

50

#20. What is the most common organism that causes tonsillitis?

E. coli

Streptococcus pyogenes

MRSA

#21. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

46

44

#22. What is the average human lung capacity?

10 litres

5 litres

1 litre

#23. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

33

13

23

#24. Which parasite causes malaria?

Cryptosporidium parvum

Toxoplasma gondii

Plasmodium falciparum

#25. Who is the most at risk of developing cancer?

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

#26. What is the second most common blood group in the UK?

A

AB

O

#27. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

75

53

41

#28. What is the chemical used to stop blood from clotting in a blood test tube?

Oxytocin

Heparin

Insulin

#29. The Norovirus can be spread through poor hand washing, what are the symptoms?

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

#30. What is the correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Leukocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

Erythrocyte

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